Best Practices for Instructors of a Hybrid Courses
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    Below are several elements of an effective instructor teaching a hybrid course.

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    Establishes himself as a guide, facilitator, and planner
    Organizes the course with a schedule for all elements
    Offers clear expectations regarding postings, participation, assignments, and readings
    Designs engaging activities both face-to-face as well as on-line
    Involves himself, but does not dominate
    Provides frequent and timely feedback using the asynchronous discussion as well as face-to-face and through private email
    Gives students rubrics and other tools for self-assessment
    Adjusts or changes the course to take advantage of the media
    Establishes what will be on-line and what will be face-to-face
    Emphasizes interaction and participation
    Encourages mentoring and support among students
    Varies discussion questions to require depth or breadth
    Develops and nurtures the on-line learning community
    Sets the course pace
    Establishes collaboration that mirrors real-world environments
    Conducts ongoing assessment of the course



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